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Fox Sports
42 minutes ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Giants' pitching is winning games despite the team's offensive woes
Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Runs have been hard to come by lately for the San Francisco Giants. The good news is their pitching staff has made it just as difficult for opponents to score. San Francisco ended May with a major league-best 2.64 ERA, while going 14 straight games without scoring more than four runs. That theme continued in their series against the Miami Marlins, where they took two of three in South Florida. The Giants (33-26) reached the four-run threshold just once, in Sunday's 4-2 win, while limiting the Marlins to just three runs over the three-game series. 'Any time you win a series on the road you have to feel good about it," San Francisco manager Bob Melvin said, 'especially the way we've been scoring runs. We'll take it. It'd be nice offensively to break out some and put a little distance in some of these games.' In Sunday's win, Wilmer Flores drove in a run with a groundout in the third. Luis Matos hit a three-run shot in the fourth. And that's all the scoring San Francisco managed despite eight hits. Matos' homer, his fourth of the season, made it 4-0 and gave the Giants enough of a cushion to fend off Miami's late threat. 'The way we've been scoring runs it felt like a 20-run homer at the time,' Melvin said. 'We had to grind at the end. It'd be nice to not have to play that game every day, but (it was) a huge swing for a guy that works really hard every day ... number gets called on a day like this where we're not scoring any runs and has the biggest swing of the game.' Their pitching in the series was excellent as it was the entire month of May, despite missing three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander, who remains out with a strained right pectoral muscle. They shut out Miami in the opener thanks to five sharp innings from Kyle Harrison, who made just his made his second start since moving to the rotation because of Verlander's injury. The Giants limited the Marlins to three hits for a second straight game on Saturday despite losing 1-0. Hayden Birdsong, another reliever-turned-starter, limited the Marlins to two hits through five innings on Sunday before giving up three in the sixth. San Francisco's bullpen preserved the close win, with five relievers only giving up a run the rest of the way. Their 2.64 ERA was the Giants best in a single month since posting a 1.91 ERA in September and October of 2010. Despite their pitching, the Giants have scored just 30 runs over their last 14 games. The last time San Francisco scored four runs or fewer in 14 straight games in the same season was in 1976, when the Giants went 15 games without scoring that many. 'The runs will come. We're hitting the ball . We've just got to find that one swing obviously late in the game to pull away, Birdsong said. "But we're playing good baseball and if we keep it tight early we'll play pretty well.' ___ AP MLB: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
44 minutes ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Giants' pitching is winning games despite the team's offensive woes
MIAMI (AP) — Runs have been hard to come by lately for the San Francisco Giants. The good news is their pitching staff has made it just as difficult for opponents to score. San Francisco ended May with a major league-best 2.64 ERA, while going 14 straight games without scoring more than four runs. That theme continued in their series against the Miami Marlins, where they took two of three in South Florida. The Giants (33-26) reached the four-run threshold just once, in Sunday's 4-2 win, while limiting the Marlins to just three runs over the three-game series. 'Any time you win a series on the road you have to feel good about it,' San Francisco manager Bob Melvin said, 'especially the way we've been scoring runs. We'll take it. It'd be nice offensively to break out some and put a little distance in some of these games.' In Sunday's win, Wilmer Flores drove in a run with a groundout in the third. Luis Matos hit a three-run shot in the fourth. And that's all the scoring San Francisco managed despite eight hits. Matos' homer, his fourth of the season, made it 4-0 and gave the Giants enough of a cushion to fend off Miami's late threat. 'The way we've been scoring runs it felt like a 20-run homer at the time,' Melvin said. 'We had to grind at the end. It'd be nice to not have to play that game every day, but (it was) a huge swing for a guy that works really hard every day … number gets called on a day like this where we're not scoring any runs and has the biggest swing of the game.' Their pitching in the series was excellent as it was the entire month of May, despite missing three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander, who remains out with a strained right pectoral muscle. They shut out Miami in the opener thanks to five sharp innings from Kyle Harrison, who made just his made his second start since moving to the rotation because of Verlander's injury. The Giants limited the Marlins to three hits for a second straight game on Saturday despite losing 1-0. Hayden Birdsong, another reliever-turned-starter, limited the Marlins to two hits through five innings on Sunday before giving up three in the sixth. San Francisco's bullpen preserved the close win, with five relievers only giving up a run the rest of the way. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Their 2.64 ERA was the Giants best in a single month since posting a 1.91 ERA in September and October of 2010. Despite their pitching, the Giants have scored just 30 runs over their last 14 games. The last time San Francisco scored four runs or fewer in 14 straight games in the same season was in 1976, when the Giants went 15 games without scoring that many. 'The runs will come. We're hitting the ball . We've just got to find that one swing obviously late in the game to pull away, Birdsong said. 'But we're playing good baseball and if we keep it tight early we'll play pretty well.' ___ AP MLB:
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLB analyst predicts comeback heroics from Blake Snell over red-hot Max Fried
MLB analyst predicts comeback heroics from Blake Snell over red-hot Max Fried (Image Source: Getty Images) Blake Snell has not pitched since April 2, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander is recovering from a shoulder injury. But even after two months off the mound, an MLB analyst believes Snell could still shine in October. The Dodgers are hopeful for his return. And now, the debate has begun: can Blake Snell outperform Max Fried in the postseason? MLB insider backs Blake Snell to shine over Max Fried On Saturday, June 1, 2025, Doug McKain, a well-known MLB analyst and host for Dodgers Nation, shared a bold opinion. He said Blake Snell could be a key player in the playoffs, if healthy. McKain posted his view on X (formerly Twitter), where he stated that Snell, on his best day, can outpitch Max Fried. Max Fried, now playing for the New York Yankees, is enjoying a spectacular year. Thus yet, the winner of the 2021 World Series has a 7-1 record. With 70 strikeouts in 12 appearances, a 0.97 WHIP, and an ERA of barely 1.92. His sole loss came against the Dodgers on May 30, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. Meanwhile, Blake Snell only made two starts this season. His second game on April 2, 2025 was the Atlanta Braves. After the match, he reported shoulder stiffness and has not returned since. The Dodgers later placed him on the injured list. Despite that, McKain believes the two-time Cy Young Award winner can deliver in October if he fully recovers. Also Read: Blake Snell Silence Grows Louder As Dodgers Wait For Answers Blake Snell's past success gives hope to Dodgers fans Blake Snell is no stranger to high-pressure games. He has already proven himself in past playoff seasons. He assisted the Tampa Bay Rays in winning the 2020 World Series. He claimed the Cy Young Award with the San Diego Padres in 2023. Confident of his ability and experience, the Dodgers signed him over the offseason. Though his health is still a concern, fans and experts remain hopeful. In an earlier interview shared by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, 'We signed Blake for moments like these. When he's healthy, he can be one of the best.' Max Fried will pitch next on June 5, 2025, against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium. Meanwhile, Dodgers fans are waiting for news on Snell's recovery. If he returns in time, the October spotlight could be on him once again.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MLB Sends Chris Sale Message After Historic News on Thursday
MLB Sends Chris Sale Message After Historic News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chris Sale has long been recognized as one of Major League Baseball's premier pitchers. He has eight All-Star game appearances to his name, and he played on that 2018 Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Advertisement Now 36, he remains a vital asset for the Atlanta Braves. On Thursday, during a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Braves dropped the first game 5-4 but rebounded impressively to dominate the second contest, winning 9-3. During that second contest, Sale recorded his 2,500th career strikeout in fewer games than any other player, and MLB honored that accomplishment on its official X account. The Braves, who won the world championship in 2021, have struggled so far this season, especially since star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was out of action until just days ago. They hold a 26-29 record, which puts them in third place in the National League East and 9.5 games behind the first-place Phillies. Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale (51).Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Just last year, Sale not only got his eighth All-Star nod but also won the Cy Young Award, Gold Glove award and Triple Crown for the first time and led the majors with an earned run average of 2.38 and 225 strikeouts. Advertisement He had to overcome Tommy John surgery in 2020 in order to return to the heights he had enjoyed several years ago when he was a regular in baseball's midseason classic, and he responded with a career-best effort in 2024. Related: NBA Reacts to Postgame Handshake Between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
2 days ago
- Sport
Chapman homers, Harrison pitches five scoreless innings as Giants beat Marlins 2-0
MIAMI -- Matt Chapman homered, Kyle Harrison pitched five shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night. Tyler Fitzgerald went 2 for 3 with a double and a stolen base for the Giants, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Harrison (1-1) made his second start since moving to the rotation, with three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander still out because of a strained right pectoral muscle. Harrison held the Marlins (22-33) without a hit until Eric Wagaman's leadoff single in the fourth. The left-hander didn't allow another one, striking out five and walking three. Five relievers held the Marlins to two hits before before Camilo Doval got the final four outs for his sixth save. Chapman hit a solo shot off Marlins starter Cal Quantrill (3-5) that went 420 feet to left, which made it 2-0 in the fourth and tied Chapman with Heliot Ramos and Wilmer Flores for the team home run lead with 10. Quantrill struck out a season-high seven over five innings. He gave up eight hits, two runs and walked one. The Giants took the lead in the first when Flores drove in Ramos — who tripled earlier in the inning — with a two-out single that ended an 11-pitch at-bat. Connor Norby's seventh-inning double and pinch-hitter Jesús Sánchez's single in the eighth were Miami's only other hits. The Marlins stranded nine base runners and went 0 for 8 with runners in scoring position. Down 0-2 in the eighth, Sánchez hit a leadoff single against Spencer Bivens and advanced when Otto Lopez was hit by a pitch. Doval came in with two out and retired Norby on a flyout to end the threat. The Giants have gone 12 straight games without scoring more than four runs. Giants LHP Robbie Ray (7-0, 2.56 ERA) will start the middle game of the series against Marlins RHP Edward Cabrera (1-1, 4.73).
